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Kripa B January 13th, 2026 1:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

What They Said: Anil Kumar Lahoti of TRAI on AI and Telecom Infrastructure

TRAI Chairperson Anil Kumar Lahoti on Monday pitched for resilient artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and robust self-regulation to proactively mitigate risks and ensure systems remain secure, accountable and adaptable to disruptions. Addressing a Nasscom pre-summit event ahead of the upcoming AI Impact Summit, Lahoti said the design and rollout of AI infrastructure would determine whether the benefits of the technology remain concentrated among a few players or are distributed widely... Read More

Kripa B January 3rd, 2026 8:01 AM 6 COMMENTS

India’s 5G FWA Subscriptions Cross 10 Million with Near-Equal Urban–Rural Split in November 2025

India’s wireless 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) subscriber base crossed the 10-million mark in November 2025, rising to 10.41 million at the end of the month from 9.91 million in October, reflecting a net addition of about 0.50 million subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of November 30, 2025, released on December 31, 2025. Also Read: Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Gain Wireless Users in November... Read More

Kripa B January 1st, 2026 12:07 PM 4 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Gain Wireless Users in November 2025; Vodafone Idea Loses Over 1 Million Subscribers

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in November 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of November 30, 2025, released on December 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (Mobile and Fixed Wireless Access) subscribers increased from 1184.62 million... Read More

Kripa B December 31st, 2025 9:39 PM 1 COMMENTS

India’s Broadband Subscriber Base Crosses 1 Billion Mark in November 2025: TRAI

India’s broadband subscriber base crossed the landmark 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025, reflecting the rapid expansion of digital connectivity across the country. Over the past decade, the number of broadband users has grown more than sixfold. The subscriber base stood at 131.49 million (13.15 crore) at the end of November 2015 and rose steadily to 1 billion (100.37 crore) by the end of November 2025, underscoring the... Read More

Kripa B December 21st, 2025 12:42 PM 1 COMMENTS

DoT 2025 Review: 5G Covers Over 85 Percent of Population; Average Mobile Data Costs at $0.10 per GB

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has described 2025 as a landmark year for India’s telecom sector, marked by rapid expansion of connectivity, strong regulatory reforms, indigenous technology development, and enhanced digital security. With record growth in telephone and internet penetration, ultra-low data costs, and large-scale deployment of 5G and optical fibre networks, India further consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading digital economies. “DoT has made significant strides... Read More

Kripa B December 19th, 2025 12:26 PM 11 COMMENTS

Govt Policies, TRAI Regulations Have Resulted in One of the World’s Lowest Mobile Service Costs in India

The government said that communication costs in India is one of the lowest in the world, attributing this to policy measures and a robust regulatory framework. In a written reply to three questions in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said that telecom policies and TRAI’s (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) regulatory interventions have resulted in one of the lowest costs for... Read More

Kripa B December 18th, 2025 1:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rural Mobile Subscribers Served by Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea as of October 2025

“Rural mobile users” is a term frequently used by communication service providers and regulators when addressing audiences during meetings, presentations, or service launches in India. You may also often read about “serving the last mile” or catering to rural users. With that context, let us examine the number of wireless subscribers served by Indian telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)—based on TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 16th, 2025 1:36 PM 3 COMMENTS

TRAI to Kill BSNL Advantage in Satcom Sector

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has struck down the recommendation from DoT (Department of Telecommunications) for the state-run telco's satcom (satellite communications) spectrum charges. At present, BSNL pays only 1% of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) as spectrum charges for providing satcom services in India. DoT suggested that this should continue this way. But TRAI said that is not how it should work. TRAI has said that BSNL... Read More

Kripa B November 29th, 2025 10:49 AM 23 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Gain Wireless Users in October 2025; Vodafone Idea Loses 2 Million Subscribers

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in October 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of October 31, 2025, released on November 28, 2025. The data shows that the total wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1170.44 million at the end of September 2025... Read More

Kripa B October 6th, 2025 11:09 PM 39 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, Jio Gain Wireless Users in August 2025; Vodafone Idea Loses Subscribers

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in August 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of August 31, 2025. The data shows that the total wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1163.51 million at the end of July 2025 to 1167.03 million at the... Read More

Kripa B September 30th, 2025 9:47 PM 25 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Spectrum Auction for IMT Bands

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, released a consultation paper on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in bands earmarked for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). The move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated May 15, 2025, under clause 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997, seeking fresh recommendations on several spectrum bands. Also Read: Timeline: The Journey of India’s 26 GHz... Read More

Kripa B August 29th, 2025 6:43 PM 36 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in July 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in July 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of July 31, 2025. The data shows that the total wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1163.03 million at the end of June 2025 to 1163.51 million at the end of July... Read More